BIO
I was introduced to the MyData community when Teemu Ropponen came to Canada earlier this year and shared a great presentation at our provincial open data conference about the MyData model. As for me, I’m an open government advocate with a dual background in technology and public engagement. I’m currently a Senior Fellow at the Centre for International Governance Innovation in the Global Economy program where I work on examining Canadian data and technology policy decisions and their alignment with democratically informed policy and consumer protection. I worked for several years in the tech sector in operations, infrastructure, corporate training, and product management, most recently at Thomson Reuters. As a facilitator at Swerhun Inc., I designed, delivered and supported public consultation processes for various governments and government agencies. In 2014, I founded the Open Data Institute Toronto. In 2016 I co-founded Civic Tech Toronto and in 2017 I co-founded Tech Reset Canada, a group that advocates for public good in the technology sector. I’m also a columnist, guest lecturer, and speaker on open government and public sector technology policy.